Driver Education System And Method For Training In Simulated Road Emeregencies

Abstract

The “Reality Driver Education System” (RDES) combines different friction surfaces of an outdoor driving training area which extends a minimal length of 600 feet, and further comprises waterjet hazards and computer-generated, “augmented reality” images. RDES may be performed with the actual personal vehicle owned by driver or used in his / her employment. Several field devices and sensors integral to the training area send signals to a portable computer, which generate a variety of augmented and real driving hazards, including “water curtains,” to a head-mounted display worn by the driver. The driver / trainee drives the vehicle through various stages and simulations, thus exposing him / her to challenging emergency situations. Failing to perform proper maneuvers will likely result in losing control of the vehicle and probable spin-outs or sliding. Applying adequate steering, braking, and / or acceleration corrections will result in successful execution of each scenario.

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CROSS-REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This is a continuation-in-part patent application which claims the benefit and priority of parent U.S. Published patent application Ser. No. 14 / 699,028 filed on Apr. 29, 2015, and currently co-pending before the USPTO, by reference as though said parent application Ser. No. 14 / 699,028 appears fully herein.STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT[0002]Not applicable.NAMES OF THE PARTIES TO A JOINT RESEARCH AGREEMENT[0003]Not applicable.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION(1) Field of the Invention[0004]The inventive concept disclosed, referred to as the “Reality Driving Education System” (RDES) is, in a very general sense, related to a variety of equipment and methods for training drivers of motor vehicles.[0005]It is very difficult to train drivers (trainees) so as to give them experience in encountering hazardous road conditions without also compromising the safety of the driver. Examples of such hazardous road conditions ...

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Benefits of technology

The patent describes a training system for drivers that uses a road course and simulation to teach drivers proper techniques for emergency driving. The system includes training devices that send signals to a portable display, providing different augmented driving environments for the driver to practice. The driver will drive through various stages and simulations to challenge their skills and expose them to different road situations. The system can also simulate hazardous conditions and require the driver to perform appropriate maneuvers to maintain control of the vehicle and prevent accidents. The system helps drivers stay focused on their driving environment and avoid accidents in critical situations or hazardous road conditions.

Problems solved by technology

etc. w ill decrease the available time a driver has to react to hazards.

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